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The World Needs a Hero




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The World Needs a Hero

by Megadeth
 
Activity 1    Ó Listen to the following song and choose the correct word.
 
An Iron fist quietly sits inside the Velvet
Take control, untouchable just like God above
I can't escape, wrapped in tape, what will become of me?
If I object, then I defect my country 'tis of
 
The White House is calling
Tell them I'll call them back
Just tell them anything
Yeah get them off my
 
The world needs a hero
 
Not that I would ever lie but I have no choice
Words I say heard today are not mine, just my
 
NATO is on line
They want to talk to me
Tell them that I'm not in
Tell them that I'm not
 
The world needs a hero
 
Phantom rule, the hidden jewel who's really in control?
On puppet strings, a nation undermined by moles
 
The UN is on hold
Tell them I'll call them back
Yeah tell them anything
Just get them off my
 
The world needs a hero
 
[Solo - Mustaine]
[Solo - Pitrelli]
 
Dave the White House is calling
They want to talk to me
Tell them that I can't be bought
Tell them that I'm not
 
The world needs a hero
 
Activity 2 Match the following words with the definition.
To defect A. official rules that seem unnecessary and prevent things from being done quickly and easily
Phantom B. Simple past of to buy
NATO C. to leave your own country or group in order to go to or join an opposing one
UN D. to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective
To undermine E. the United Nations
Bought F. something that exists only in your imagination
Red tape G. the North Alliance Treaty Organization
 
Activity 3 Discuss the following questions with your partner.
  • Is your county part of the United Nations or NATO?
  • Do you think your country should be part of these organizations?
  • Have these organizations helped or have been involved in your country?
  • Why do people defect? Do you know anyone who has defected?
  • What is the name of the place in which your president resides and works?
  • Who or what groups can undermine a nation?